Explain why the chemical formula of ionic compounds are given as empirical formulas while covalent compounds are represented by their molecular or structural formulas. Identify the type of compound each of the following represents and using any bonding theory, explain why each is considered to be the type of compound indicated.
A) C6H5OH
B) NiS
C) N2H4
A) C6H5OH and C) N2H4 covalent compound
B) NiS ionic compound
compound formed by metal and non metal is called ionic.
compound formed by only non metallic elements are called covalant compounds.
ionic compounds exisr as large crystals by arranging somany molecule together form large crystal lattice. thats why we use empirical formulaa. where as covalent compounds exist as single entities so we use molecular formula
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